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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
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The Pentagon believes much of that umbrella now lies in ruins.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

The deal will put condiment brands such as Hellmann’s mayo, Old Bay seasoning, Knorr, and Lawry’s under the same umbrella.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

She spoke at a Democratic women’s meeting; then to a chapter of the group Drinking Liberally, part of the Living Liberally umbrella organization.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

A servant held an umbrella aloft to keep Gupta in the shade, but the burly foreman was sweating in the sunshine.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins